Shaw College offers various academic and non-academic scholarships to recognize students who have demonstrated academic excellence and outstanding performance in community services, student activities, sports, and other talents.
For admission scholarships to new students in 2020/21, please visit here.
For the details of all scholarships and awards offered by Shaw College in 2020/21, please refer to the followings:
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
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| Excellence Awards | 2@$10,000 8@$5,000 |
To first-year students who have excellent academic performance in public examinations and also demonstrate other special skills or talents e.g. public speech, playing musical instruments. | Open for application. Selection interview required. | September – October 2020 | December 2020 |
| Ms. Wong Wai-ling Scholarships | 4@$43,000 | To first-year students with outstanding admission results and financial needs. | Open for application. Selection interview required. | September – October 2020 | December 2020 |
| First Year Student Scholarships / Scholarships for Outstanding First Year Student | Various @$10,000 to $63,000 |
To first-year local students with excellent admission results in public examinations. | Selection based on academic results provided by Office of Admissions and Financial Aid (OAFA). | N/A | December 2020 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
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| College Head's List | Various@ $1,000 |
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Selection based on academic results provided by Registration and Examinations Section. | N/A | December 2020 |
| Department /Programme Scholarships | Various@ $5,000 |
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| Mr. Fung Poon Leung Memorial Scholarships | 2@$5,000 |
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| MAE Scholarship | 1@$4,000 |
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Nomination made by Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering. | ||
| Mrs. Choy Wei Oi Yuk Memorial Scholarship | 1@$4,000 |
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Both open for application and nomination. | February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Mrs. Tsao Chan Wai Ping Memorial Scholarship | 1@$4,000 |
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Both open for application and nomination. Selection interview may be required. | February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Professor D. C. Lau Memorial Scholarships | 1@$10,000 2@$5,000 |
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Selection based on academic results provided by the Departments. Interview required. | N/A | June – August 2021 |
| Professor John Yeung Memorial Scholarship | 1@$7,500 | To a first-year student from Biomedical Sciences Programme with outstanding academic performance. | Nomination made by School of Biomedical Sciences. | N/A | December 2020 |
| Shaw College General Education Scholarships | Various@ $1,000 |
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By nomination from teachers of College general education courses. | N/A | December 2020 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Tan Siu Lin Scholarship for Outgoing Exchange Students | 1@$10,000 |
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By invitation. | May – June 2020 | June – August 2020 |
| Shaw College Scholarships for Outgoing Exchange Students | 79@$10,000 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw College Community Service Awards | 10@$5,000 10@$3,000 |
To students who have actively participated in community service or voluntary work. |
Open for application. Selection by an ad hoc committee assigned by Scholarship, Award and Financial Assistance Committee (SAFAC). Interview may be required. |
February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr. Henry Wong Memorial Student Awards | 2@$5,000 |
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Open for application. Selection by an ad hoc committee assigned by SAFAC. Interview may be required. | February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Outstanding Student Society Awards / Shaw College Student Union Outstanding Student Society Award | 4@$4,000 | To outstanding student organizations of the college. | Open for application. Joint selection by College and Student Union. | February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Professor John Yeung Memorial Scholarship | 1@$7,500 | To student who has had contributions to the organization of college and university student activities. | Open for application. Selection by an ad hoc committee assigned by SAFAC. Interview may be required. | February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Shaw College Student Activity Awards | 8@$5,000 15@$3,000 |
To students who have had contributions to the organization of college and university student activities. | |||
| Shaw College Xiude Jiangxue Alumni Scholarships | 3@$3,000 | To students who have had contributions to the organization of college and university student activities, with priority given to graduating students. | |||
| Staff Association Award for Student Service | 1@$4,000 | To the elected executive committee of the College Student Union. | The executive committee automatically receives the award. | N/A | June – August 2021 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awards for Sports Event Record Breakers | Various@ $1,000 |
To students who break the records of sports events in college/university sports competitions. | Nomination made by College Sports and Recreation Committee. | N/A | June – August 2021 |
| Outstanding Athlete Awards | Various@ $5,000 |
To students who have outstanding performance in college/university sports competitions. | Nomination made by College Sports and Recreation Committee. | ||
| Outstanding College Sports Team Awards | Various@ $8,000 |
To college teams winning champions in intercollegiate/university sports competitions. | College teams winning champions in intercollegiate sports competitions get the award. | ||
| Awards for Outstanding First Year Athletes |
4@$15,000 4@$20,000 |
To first-year students who have proven outstanding achievements in sports. | Nomination made by College Sports and Recreation Committee. | N/A | End of first term / second term |
| Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year | 2@$20,000 | To student with outstanding international / regional sports achievements. | Open application. Selection and nomination by College Sports and Recreation Committee. | February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Name | No.@Value (HK$) |
Awarding Criteria | Application / Nomination | Application Period | Announcement of Results |
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| Language Prizes | Various@ $1,000 |
To students who have attained excellent results in specified language proficiency tests of English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Putonghua, Russian and Spanish. | Open for application. | February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Shanghai Fraternity Association Tsung Zung Educational Development Fund Global Exposure Award Scheme | Various | To students who participate in short-term academic programmes outside Hong Kong, and meet the criteria of the scheme. | Open for application. | Year round | N/A |
| Shaw College Alumni Association Scholarship for Service to Alumni | 1@$2,000 | To student who has contribution to alumni affairs. | Open for application or by college's nomination. | February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Shaw College Lam Kin Chung - Ikeda Scholarships | 4@$5,000 | To students with special educational need and outstanding academic performance. | Open for application. | September – October 2020 | December 2020 |
| Sir Run Run Shaw Gold Medal | 1@$50,000 |
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Open for application or by teacher's nomination. Interview required. | February – March 2021 | June – August 2021 |
| Student Exemplary Awards | 8@$10,000 |
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Open for application or by teacher's nomination. Interview required. | September – October 2020 | |
| Talent Awards | 5@$3,000 | To students who have talent in performing arts, creative arts or public speaking, and have proved evidence on achievements in relevant areas. | Open for application. Selection by an ad hoc committee assigned by SAFAC. | February – March 2021 |
Remarks
1. Graduates receive certificate of merit only (except General Education Scholarships and Sir Run Run Shaw Gold Medal).
2. Students' application for scholarships may be affected if they are given a demerit.
Enquiry
Ms. Fiona HO / Ms. Joyce NG
Tel: 3943 8538 / 3943 7350
Email: fionaho@cuhk.edu.hk / joyceng@cuhk.edu.hk